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Should I start Drew Sample or T.J. Hockenson this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start T.J. Hockenson

+8.3 projected edge ยท PPR

Start T.J. Hockenson over Drew Sample for Week 7 PPR: 10.8 projected points versus 2.4.

  • Drew Sample: 0.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.
  • T.J. Hockenson: 13.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

T.J. Hockenson
Why this pick?

T.J. Hockenson

Fortified10.8
ESPN10.6
Sleeper10.0
FantasyProsโ€”

T.J. Hockenson faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 13.3 fantasy points.

Drew Sample

Fortified2.4
ESPN2.4
Sleeper3.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Drew Sample faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

T.J. Hockenson projects for 10.8 points in PPR scoring, 8.3 more than Drew Sample. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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